John Willet | |
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| Born | 6 February 1815 Kirkmichael,South Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Died | 15 August 1891 (1891-08-16) (aged 76) Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Bridge design |
John Willet,M.Inst.C.E. (6 February 1815 – 15 August 1891)[1] was a Scottish engineer who was mainly involved in bridge design. His office was in Union Terrace,Aberdeen, as of 1882.[2]
At the age of 22, he became an apprentice toJames Thomson.[1]
Willet married Mary Ann Rennie (1832–1915) in 1854.[3] They had at least two children: Archibald William Willet (1858–1942)[4] and Mary Annabelle Willet (1859–1928).[5]
He died in 1891, aged 76. He was interred in Allenvale Cemetery, Aberdeen. His wife and daughter are also buried there.